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The lube kitchen part 7: detergent additives – keeping your parts clean

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck   The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley – technical manager for WearCheck  – continues the conversation around these essential components of a good engine-management programme, this time with a new focus: detergent additives.   What are they? Organo-metallic compounds of …

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Opinion Piece: Building Namibia’s renewable energy future through skills development in green hydrogen

Namibia’s aim to become a world leader in green hydrogen is accelerating, with major projects planned for the ǁKharas Region and other high-resource areas. The country’s abundant sunshine, strong coastal winds, and strategic export position have already attracted international investment, particularly around Lüderitz, where large-scale renewable energy developments are taking …

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Cummins South Africa’s Midrand ‘Power Hub’ to Rebuild 120 Engines This Year

Midrand, South Africa – Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuild Centre (MRC) in Midrand, a key part of the company’s global restoration network. The facility, which has the capacity to rebuild 14 high-horsepower engines a month, is crucial for supporting …

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Revolutionizing Pipeline Technology with HTPS and SLUR-e-JOIN™

HTPS PTY (Ltd) is a specialized, Manufacturing and Engineering solutions business that focuses on supplying world leading solutions for hydro transport that is locally designed, built and supported. The manufacturing of new HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) lined spools, ranging up to 18-meter lengths and sizes varying from 100mm (114mm OD) to …

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Megatron Engineering Namibia: Powering Projects

Since its establishment in 2013, Megatron Engineering Namibia PTY Ltd has become a cornerstone of Namibia’s electrical infrastructure, offering a full spectrum of engineering solutions that support the power and operational needs of industrial and mining developments across the country. Headquartered in Windhoek with additional offices in Walvis Bay, the …

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Erongo RED to Roll Out Temporary Electricity Credit for Low-Income Households

Erongo RED will introduce a temporary electricity credit system for low-income households in 2026, chief executive officer Immanuel !Hanabeb announced at the company’s 20th anniversary stakeholders gala on Friday. The initiative, aimed at pre-paid users who run out of electricity before payday, will allow them to request between 10 and …

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KSB SupremeServ Academy Trains Future Pump Experts

KSB Pumps and Valves is investing in the future of industrial service excellence through its dedicated training hub, the SupremeServ Academy. Based at the company’s Jet Park facility, the academy was established to address the growing need for specialised skills across KSB’s service value chain and to support its expansive …

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Namibia Holds Fuel Prices Steady Despite Global Oil Market Volatility

The Namibian Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for July 2025, despite significant under-recoveries caused by rising global oil costs. This decision aims to provide relief to consumers amid ongoing economic pressures. Global factors such as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, …

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Namibia Advances Green Hydrogen Leadership Ahead of Global Summit

Namibia is strengthening its role as a leader in green hydrogen development as it prepares to host the second Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S 2025) in September. The event builds on the success of last year’s summit, which attracted over 1,500 attendees and secured N$2.08 billion in investment commitments. This …

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WearCheck earns DGA (Dissolved Gas Analysis) accreditation

WearCheck, the specialist condition monitoring company, is now accredited to perform DGA, or Dissolved Gas Analysis, for transformers, following a recent assessment by SANAS (South African National Accreditation System). The company’s Johannesburg transformer oil testing laboratory now has ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for testing DGA, moisture, acidity, dielectric strength, and PCBs …

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